CHALTEN: Full Day Desert Lake TREKKING GLACIAR VESPIGNANI

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This experience combines navigation and trekking to discover the great Vespignani Glacier, in the Lago del Desierto provincial reserve.

Highlights

  • Discover the great Vespignani glacier during a trekking tour.
  • This activity includes transfer from El Calafate to El Chalten.
  • 4 trails of different difficulties where you can walk freely for 2 hours.
  • The island's highest point offers views of the Beagle Channel
  • We'll navigate through the Upsala Canal offering a panoramic view of the glacier

Description

The activity begins with the pick up at your hotel in El Calafate. We will travel 37 kilometers along a gravel road until we reach the Punta Sur dock. We start sailing the Lago del Desierto for 30 minutes, enjoying the views of the Huemul and Crestón Glaciers. We disembark in the Vespignani Glacier sector, where 4 trails of different difficulties await you. In total, you have 2 hours free to walk the ones you like the most. The Red trail, with an elevation gain of 200 meters and 2 km of travel, brings you in an hour's walk to the foot of the Great Vespignani Glacier, adding an incredible view of the north face of Cerro Fitz Roy. The Yellow trail, with a drop of only 50 meters in 1 km, overlooking the Great Vespignani Glacier. The Green trail is ideal to complement the other trails. In order to book this tour, you must reserve at least 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, we will not be able to confirm your reservation.

Includes

Hotel pick up and drop off in El Calafate Lunch Navigation in Lago del Desierto. Disembarkation at Vespignani Reserve and 45 minutes trek to the base of the Glacier. Transfer from El Calafate to El Chalten with guide + transfer to Laguna del Desierto.

Important Information

  • In order to book this tour, you must reserve at least 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, we will not be able to confirm your reservation. Comfortable clothing and footwear Available from October 1st to April 30th. This tour is subject to availability at the time you make your reservation. Vianda is provided for consumption during the hike. Combines navigation and trekking to discover the great Vespignani Glacier, in the Lago del Desierto provincial reserve. The activity starts with the pick up at your hotel in El Calafate or El Chaltén. We drive 37 kilometers along a gravel road until we reach the Punta Sur pier. We start sailing the Lago del Desierto for 30 minutes, enjoying the views of the Huemul and Crestón Glaciers. We offer a refreshment to re-embark and return to Muelle Punta Sur, where the transport back to El Chaltén awaits us.

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This activity is non-refundable

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